Marcus Solis, 19-year-old Pleasanton resident was killed after a car crash at the intersection of FM 3006 and US 281. He was traveling west on FM 3006 and failed to stop at the interesection. More...
After months of arguing, debating and cajoling, the Texas Primary Election has been set for May 29. The date was decided by a federal court order on March 1. If a runoff is needed the election date will be held on July 31. More...
Jourdanton High School and the city of Jourdanton were pounding their chests once again this past week after another of their favorite student-athletes made headlines. More...
The Annual Brush Country Relays were held last Saturday at Eagle Stadium. On the varsity girls side of things, Pleasanton led county schools with a 2nd place finish as Jourdanton led on the boys side of things with a third place finish. More...
At the February 28, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Pleasanton City Council, only four of the seven members were able to attend (Mayor Pro Tempore J.R. Gallegos, Councilmembers Abraham Saenz, Roger G. Garza and Jeanne Israel). More...
Pleasanton is full of rich history. Thanks to Norman Porter, local historian and member of the Atascosa County Historical Commission, whose special expertise for preserving those historical moments has served our community well. More...
American agriculture is responsible for providing the necessities of everyday life ... food, fiber, clothing and even fuel. That’s the message of National Ag Day, which is celebrated March 8, 2012. More...
If you’re like many Americans, the answer is the grocery store. And frankly, that disturbs me. The grocery store isn’t where food comes from - it’s just from where it’s distributed. More...
Nowadays as gas prices are rising and it seems harder to get around, many people are staying at home. Many people in Atascosa County have done just that and one of the places they have stopped going is to church. More...
First Baptist Church, Pleasanton, evening ladies’ Bible study group will begin a new study on Tuesday, March 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care may be provided, if requested in advance. All denominations welcome. More...
March 8 •Local Longhorn group meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (nonsmoking, open discussion) at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Pleasanton, Hwy. 97 West, next to Whiffletree’s. •On-going classes at The Refuge on Thursdays. More...
“Building Business, Building Community” was the theme for the 61st annual Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce awards banquet held last Thursday at Coughran Hall. More...
The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department along with Crime Stoppers is hoping that a FIVE THOUSAND-DOLLAR cash reward being offered for one week only will help solve a robbery that occurred in the 10000 block of North State Highway 16, 2 miles n More...
The Jazz Ambassadors are the United States Army’s premier touring big band. This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America’s original art form, jazz. More...
Have questions about real estate appraisals? These can be addressed at an Atascosa County Appraisal District informational seminar to be held March 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Museum, 1959 E. Highway 97, Pleasanton. More...
Jourdanton Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competed at the FCCLA Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi, Feb. 23-25. The meeting theme was FCCLA Highway to Success. More...
On Saturday, February 25, the PIC UIL team competed at the State Qualifier Meet at Eisenhower Middle School in San Antonio. The UIL team dominated the competition taking home First Place Sweepstakes. More...
Just over 300 K-2 students attended Tier II at the Primary last week. The small group instruction is beneficial to students who are receiving targeted support in the areas of language arts and math throughout the week. More...
Several members of the Pleasanton High School Eagle Band competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest hosted by Pleasanton High School on Thursday February 23. More...